Uses for a Monocular Microscope

This type of microscope is an entry level student biological microscope. It is typically only used in education and is not capable of intricate specimen viewing. Common specimens used with this type of microscope include onion root cells, protozoa, bacteria, and even gold fish tails.

Typical magnification for monocular microscopes ranges from 4x to 100x. These microscopes are equipped with an array of objectives that are mounted on a rotating nose piece.

Price Ranges for Monocular Microscopes

A very basic monocular microscope costs about 70 dollars. This microscope is capable of magnification at 25x and 100x. A more advanced type of monocular microscope can cost anywhere from 100 to 300 dollars. This monocular microscope is typically equipped with a higher quality illumination source as well as more magnification variety, generally from 40x, 100x & 400x total magnification. Monocular microscopes are generally geared towards students, ranging from as young as 5 years in age all the way to the high school and collegiate level. Certain models of monocular microscopes are designed with younger users in mind - they implement fewer moving parts, don’t require the use of electricity, and feature an economical price.